Hawkins, of Kensington Drive in Jacksonville, made his first appearance in Onslow County District Court Thursday in connection with attacks in November and December, according to court documents. Hawkins was charged Wednesday afternoon by Jacksonville Police Department with four counts of child abuse inflicting serious physical injury, according to warrants.

The two arrest warrants in the case were served 2:43 p.m. Wednesday, according to court documents.

The first warrant, which levies two felony counts, stems from an alleged attack between Nov. 28 to Dec. 2 that left the child with fractures to ribs seven, eight, nine and 10, according to the document filed by Sgt. Donnie Worrell of Jacksonville Police Department.

The second arrest warrant on the remaining two counts was issued in connection with an alleged attack on Dec. 12.

Hawkins was released Wednesday on bonds that totaled $150,000 secured, according to court documents.

He advised the court of his plan to hire an attorney during his first appearance.

Hawkins’ preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 24 in Onslow County District Court.

Hawkins also is facing drug charges in Duplin County, according to the N.C. Court System website. In Duplin County, he is charged with trafficking opium or heroine; possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver heroin; simple possession of a Schedule 3 controlled substance; maintaining a vehicle, dwelling or place for a controlled substance; cocaine possession; manufacturing cocaine; and possession of drug paraphernalia.

His court date on the drug charges is on the court calendar for June 13 in Duplin County.

Michael Todd is the crime reporter at The Daily News. Contact him at 910-219-8461 or Michael.Todd@JDNews.com.